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Skitt Family History

Skitt Surname Meaning

variant of Skeet.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Skitt family from?

You can see how Skitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skitt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Skitt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 104 Skitt families living in Staffordshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Skitt's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Skitt families in 1891.
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What did your Skitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Skitt. 16% of Skitt men worked as a Builders Labourer and 75% of Skitt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Skitt were Police Constable and Unpaid Domestic Dut.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    16%
  • General Labourer
    10%
  • Coal Hewer
    10%
  • Police Constable
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    3%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Skitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skitt census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 444 immigration records available for the last name Skitt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 422 military records available for the last name Skitt. For the veterans among your Skitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skitt lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Skitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Skitt in 1959 was 19, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skitt ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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